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Best Tasting Protein Powder: How to Find One You'll Actually Like
What makes protein powder taste bad, how to find one you'll like, and how to make any shake taste better, with honest taste reviews from our...
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Best Tasting Protein Powder: How to Find One You'll Actually Like
What makes protein powder taste bad, how to find one you'll like, and how to make any shake taste better, with honest taste reviews from our customers.
Is Protein Powder Bad for You? What the Research Says
What the research says about protein powder and your kidneys, heavy metals, sweeteners and side effects, and who should check with a doctor first.
Lead in Protein Powder: What Testing Found and How to Choose
What independent testing found about lead and other heavy metals in protein powder, what the limits mean, and how to read a test report.
Best Protein Powder for Women: How to Choose, Plus 5 Compared
How much protein women need, what actually matters on the label, and five plant-based protein powders compared side by side.
Garden of Life Protein Powder Review: Sport vs. Raw Organic
Garden of Life Sport vs. Raw Organic Protein: what's in each, what independent testing found, and who each suits.
Vega Protein Powder Review: What's In It and How It Tests
What's in Vega Protein + Supergreens, what independent testing found, and who it's a good fit for.
Is Orgain Protein Powder Healthy? An Honest Review
What's in Orgain Organic Protein, what independent testing found, and who it's a good fit for.
Best Plant-Based Protein Powder: 5 Popular Picks Compared
We compared Optimal, Truvani, Orgain, Vega and Garden of Life on protein, ingredients, sweeteners, certifications, price and heavy metal testing.
Greens vs Reds Powder: What's the Difference?
The main difference between greens and reds powders is in the ingredients they include or emphasize. Greens blends often include grasses, leafy plants and algae. Reds blends tend...
Protein Powder on GLP-1 Medications: What to Look For
Does taking a GLP-1 medication make it hard to get enough protein from your diet? Protein powder can help. You don't automatically need it, though. It's always good...
10 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources (And How to Use Them)
Getting enough protein on a plant-based diet is easier than you think. Here are the 10 best plant-based protein sources — from lentils and tempeh to pea protein...
Can Whey Protein Cause Acne? The Ultimate Guide for Clear Skin
Can whey protein cause acne? Explore whey protein and acne risk, how whey affects hormones, sebum production, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), and why some people break out. Get...
Erythritol-Free Protein Powder: What to Look For
Looking for a protein powder without erythritol? The ingredient label is the first place to look. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used to add sweetness without adding much...
Is Premier Protein Good for You?
Premier Protein makes several kinds of protein shakes, and the nutrition and ingredients vary by product. For this review, we're using the current Premier Protein Classic Vanilla shake...
Is Vegan Protein Powder Good for Weight Loss?
Trying to lose weight on a plant-based diet? Vegan protein powder can be a helpful tool. Here's how it supports weight loss, what it won't do, and how...
Benefits of Monk Fruit: 5 Reasons to Use This Fruit
Monk fruit, a small melon native to southern China, has been turning heads in the world of natural sweeteners. But what's the buzz about? Here's what monk fruit...
Vegan Protein Powder vs. Whey: What's the Superior Choice
Vegan protein powder or whey? Both can help you hit your protein goals and build muscle, but they suit different people. Here are six reasons many people choose...
What Protein Supplement is Best
Plant-based eating keeps growing for health, environmental and ethical reasons, and so does the number of protein supplements on the shelf. If you're trying to figure out which...
Protein Powder for Diabetics: What to Look For (and What to Skip)
If you're managing diabetes, every food choice comes back to one question: what will it do to my blood sugar? Protein powder can be an easy way to...
What Are Protein Powder Supplements Good For?
Protein powder supplements have surged in popularity with athletes and health-conscious people alike. But what are they actually good for? Here are the main benefits, and what the...
Protein Powder for Weight Loss: What the Research Says and How to Use It
How protein helps with fullness and muscle while you lose weight, how much you need, what to check on the label, and why calories still matter.
When Protein Powder Should Be Taken
Protein helps build and repair your muscles, tissues and organs, so it's no surprise that protein powder is one of the most popular supplements around. One of the...
3 Reasons You Want No Sugar Plant Based Protein Powder
Protein powders are a popular way to build muscle, recover from workouts or simply add more protein to your day. But not all protein powders are created equal....
The Best Time to Drink Greens and Reds
When is the best time to drink greens and reds? Morning is convenient for many people because it's easy to build into breakfast, but another time of day...
5 Proven Strategies to Get in Shape Fast
If you're looking to get in shape fast, a few proven strategies can help you reach your goals more efficiently: setting clear goals, exercising regularly, eating a balanced...
Is Stevia in Protein Powder Bad? What to Know
Stevia shows up in a lot of protein powders because it adds sweetness without adding sugar. With so much conflicting information out there, you'd be forgiven for wondering...
Greens Powder Benefits: What Greens and Reds Can (and Can't) Do
What the research says about greens and reds powders, what they can't do, the safety questions worth asking, and how to choose one.
The Complete Guide to Choosing Superfoods for Your Diet
Superfoods are everywhere: on menus, on packaging, all over your feed. But what actually makes a food "super," and how do you choose the ones worth adding to...
Protein Shake Recipes: 16 Easy Plant-Based Shakes and Smoothies
A simple formula for making protein shakes, plus 16 easy plant-based protein shake and smoothie recipes.
Spirulina: Meet the Superfood With Super Powers
Spirulina became famous after NASA successfully used it as a dietary supplement for astronauts on space missions.1 It wasn't new, though: people in parts of Central America and...
Here’s Why the Green Superfood Is Your Source of Next-level Power
Did you know that only about 1 in 10 US adults eats the recommended amount of vegetables, and only about 1 in 8 gets enough fruit?1 If you're...
Top 10 Delicious and Sustainable Protein Sources for Your Diet
What we eat has a big effect on the planet. Livestock supply chains account for about 14.5% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions,1 and raising animals for meat...
The Complete Guide to Buying Vegan Protein Powder
Buying vegan protein powder for the first time? Whether you've been vegan for years or you're just eating fewer animal products, a good plant protein makes it a...
10 Supplements Every Man Should Add to Their Diet
Walk down any supplement aisle and you'll find shelves of products marketed to men. That makes it hard to know what you actually need. The honest answer: supplements...
How to Increase Your Protein Intake as a Vegan
Wondering how to increase your protein intake on a plant-based diet, but not sure which foods to add? It can be hard to change your habits when you're...
7 Ways to Increase Protein Intake to Build Muscle
If you want to build muscle, protein matters. Combined with resistance training, getting more protein increases gains in muscle mass and strength.1 Active people building muscle often aim...
4 Simple Vegan Dinner Recipes You'll Love
It's no secret that veganism has gone mainstream. All the talk about plant-based eating has more people asking, "What would my life look like if I went vegan,...
Is Whey Protein Vegetarian?
Eating a lot of red and processed meat is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.1 That's one reason more people...
6 Health Benefits of Using Gluten Free Protein Powder
Are you cutting out gluten, eating less meat, or both, and looking for an easy way to get enough protein? Plant-based eating is popular around the world. In...
Top 5 Benefits of Vegan Protein Powder
Few things make it easier to hit your protein goals than a good protein powder. And a plant-based protein brings a few extra perks to the table. Whether...
What Should My Vegan Protein Powder Contain?
About 1% of U.S. adults identify as vegan, and many more are eating plant-based more often.1 Protein powder is one of the easiest ways to get enough protein...
The Difference Between Vegan And Vegetarian Diets
In a 2023 Gallup poll, 4% of U.S. adults said they were vegetarian and 1% said they were vegan.1 Many more are cutting back on meat for their...
Adaptogens 101: The Incredible Health Benefits, Explained
Dealing with more stress than usual? You're not alone. Chronic stress can take a toll on your sleep, your mood and your long-term health, so it's no surprise...
5 Easy Ways to Use Red Superfood Powder
Red superfood powder doesn't have to be limited to a glass of water. You can add it to smoothies, overnight oats, pancake batter, yogurt, or other foods and...
Best Diet Additions: The Benefits of Greens in Every Meal
Eat your greens! You've probably heard this a thousand times. It likely started with your parents, then a health teacher, and more recently the media and your friends....
What Are Adaptogenic Mushrooms?
Mushroom coffees, lattes and powders are everywhere, and many of them promise to help you handle stress, think more clearly or support your immune system. They're made with...
The Amazing Health Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
Feeling inspired to change your eating habits? A vegan lifestyle could be a great choice for you. About 1% of US adults identify as vegan, and about 4%...
Cutting Down on Meat: Which Types of Protein Powder Are Best for You?
More people are eating less meat. About 4% of US adults now identify as vegetarian and 1% as vegan, and many more are simply cutting back.1 If that's...
Hard at Work! Desk Workouts for Home or the Office
Tired of sitting at your desk all day? If you need to move but don't have time for the gym, we've got you covered. These desk workouts will...
Level Up: How to Take Your Workout Routine to the Next Level
No matter how old you are or where you're starting from, there are things you can do to level up your workout routine. And it's never too late:...
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Plant Based Proteins
Plant-based protein isn't just for vegans. Beans, lentils, soy, nuts, seeds and plant protein powders are a simple way to eat more protein, and research links them to...
8 Things to Know Before You Go Vegan
Before you decide to go vegan, there are some things you should know. Going vegan means cutting out animal products: meat, dairy, eggs and honey, and for many...
What is Lactose and Why Avoid It?
More of us read ingredient labels than ever, and one word that comes up a lot is lactose. Some people avoid it because it upsets their stomach, others...
3 Tips to Get in Shape Fast After Quarantine
Did you gain the quarantine 15? A lot of us came out of lockdown with some extra weight, after months without a regular fitness routine and plenty of...
10 Superfoods You Should Add to Your Daily Diet
Most of us think we eat pretty well, but the numbers tell a different story. Only about 1 in 10 US adults eats the recommended amount of vegetables,...
What Are Adaptogens? 3 Amazing Benefits!
We all live with stress. There's no avoiding it. Work, family, money and a nonstop news cycle keep most of us running on high alert. A healthy, balanced...
How To Get More Veggies In Your Diet
Veggies and greens are more accessible than ever. But in a world of abundance, most of us still fall short: only about 1 in 10 US adults eats...
Best For The World...Again (2019)
For the second year in a row, fitppl was recognized by B Lab as a Best For The World honoree, this time on the 2019 Best For The...
Plant Protein vs Whey
Plant protein or whey? It's one of the most common questions in nutrition. Whey has long been the default protein powder, but plant protein has become hugely popular....
Top 9 Most Sustainable Protein Sources
Eating healthy is hard enough, let alone trying to shrink the impact your diet has on the planet. Animal proteins generally have a much bigger environmental footprint than...
B Corp Best For The World 2018
Today, fitppl was recognized for creating extraordinary positive impact as a business based on an independent, comprehensive assessment administered by the nonprofit B Lab. Honorees are featured on...
7 Habits to Be Fit for Life
Holidays, New Year's resolutions, bikini season, weddings and other special occasions leave us bouncing back and forth, striving to be healthy for a temporary amount of time. We...
How Yoga Rewires Your Brain
The things we think and the things we do have a dynamic impact on our brain, our attitudes and, ultimately, our reality. My father always reminded me of...
Why ‘Biodegradable Plastics’ Is a Dangerous Oxymoron
Did you know you can still read a newspaper that has been rotting away in a landfill for over three decades? That means, you can get your driver’s license,...
How Recycling Can Be Bad For The Environment
Wait… what… how? It’s everywhere, this push to “go green,” to be eco-friendly, to RRR (reduce, reuse, recycle.) We as a society have made major changes in the...
Burgers, Broccoli… and Cow Farts (Yes, Cow Farts)
Killer title, right? Well it got you to start reading so, in that way, it was a success. It might be hard to believe these three things could have...
How Eating Less Meat Will Extend Your Life – and Help the Earth
Eating less meat: It seems like lately every time we turn around, there’s a new diet fad. Atkins wants you to eliminate all carbs, ‘Clean Eating’ wants you...
That’s Exactly What the Plastics Industry Wants You to Believe
You know in the movies where Tom Cruise, or Hanks, or Sellick talks about sticking it to the man? And it sounds cool because you evoke an image...
6 Sneaky Ways to Get More Turmeric Into Your Diet This Season
If this is the first you’re hearing about the limitless health benefits of turmeric, it’s time to come out from the rock you’re hiding under. This tiny bright...
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